Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
224. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny, in 2022 and to date in 2023; and if each refurbishment works project is completed or ongoing at present, in tabular form. [38718/23]
View answerThe Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. The development and maintenance of the necessary operational and training infrastructure is informed by both financial resources, currently at the highest level in the State’s history, and military operational capability requirements. The Programme reflects the complex environment in which the Defence Forces operate and the corresponding need for appropriate infrastructure to provide for accommodation and training of personnel, maintenance and storage of equipment for land, sea and airborne operational requirements.
The following refurbishment works were carried out at Stephens Barracks during 2022 and to date in 2023:
|
Year
|
Description |
Status |
|
2022 |
Renovation to H-Block for the provision of stand-alone remote working hub and upgrade to toilets. |
Completed |
|
Installation of Photovoltaic Array |
Completed |
|
|
Reroofing and associated works to Officers Mess |
Completed |
|
|
Supply & Fit New Air To Water Heat Pump |
Completed |
|
|
Internal Painting to various locations |
Completed |
|
|
New Water Mains |
Completed |
|
|
2023 |
Internal Painting to various locations |
Completed |
|
Repairs to Perimeter Wall |
Completed |
|
|
Refurbish kitchen floor in Dinning Facility |
Completed |
|
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Refurbish office accommodation for Quantity Surveyor |
Completed |
|
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Upgrade to Block C for solider accommodation |
Ongoing |
